Comic-Con International 2014 takes off

Cosplayers and fans line up for Comic-Con in sunny San Diego

July 25, 2014 9:04 AM

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Doctor Who fans, including a stone angel from the series, snap photos during the 45th annual San Diego Comic-Con on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California. An estimated 130,000 attendees are expected at this year's convention, which will celebrate the 75th anniversary of both Marvel Comics and the first Batman comic book. less

Doctor Who fans, including a stone angel from the series, snap photos during the 45th annual San Diego Comic-Con on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California. An estimated 130,000 attendees are expected at this ... more

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A general view of the atmosphere at the LA Times Hero Complex Spectacular at San Diego Comic Con at Hotel Solamar on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California.

A general view of the atmosphere at the LA Times Hero Complex Spectacular at San Diego Comic Con at Hotel Solamar on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California.

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Fans in costume attend Comic-Con International 2014 - Day 1 on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California.

Fans in costume attend Comic-Con International 2014 - Day 1 on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California.

A man in body paint pets a puppy held by seven-year-old Ashton Ritz on the first day of the 45th annual Comic-Con, in San Diego, California July 24, 2014. The four-day pop culture extravaganza celebrates film, TV, video games, comic books, costumes and other popular arts. More than 150,000 fans are expected to attend the sold-out event. less

A man in body paint pets a puppy held by seven-year-old Ashton Ritz on the first day of the 45th annual Comic-Con, in San Diego, California July 24, 2014. The four-day pop culture extravaganza celebrates film, ... more

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Lori Ouellette, of Cheshire, Connecticut, portrays The Red Queen with the group, League of Hatters, during the 45th annual San Diego Comic-Con on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California. An estimated 130,000 attendees are expected at this year's convention, which will celebrate the 75th anniversary of both Marvel Comics and the first Batman comic book. less

Lori Ouellette, of Cheshire, Connecticut, portrays The Red Queen with the group, League of Hatters, during the 45th annual San Diego Comic-Con on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California. An estimated 130,000 ... more

Guests attend Day 1 of Comic-Con International 2014 on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California.

Guests attend Day 1 of Comic-Con International 2014 on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California.

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William Pasini, of Santa Barbara portrays the Star Trek character Worf during the 45th annual San Diego Comic-Con on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California. An estimated 130,000 attendees are expected at this year's convention, which will celebrate the 75th anniversary of both Marvel Comics and the first Batman comic book. less

William Pasini, of Santa Barbara portrays the Star Trek character Worf during the 45th annual San Diego Comic-Con on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California. An estimated 130,000 attendees are expected at this ... more

A general view of atmosphere during day 1 of Comic-Con International 2014 on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California.

A general view of atmosphere during day 1 of Comic-Con International 2014 on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California.

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Christine Hancock (C) from Arizona poses as Spider-Woman with costumed Irish friends, from left, Paul Bolger, Stephen Thomas and Joseph Morrin on the first day of the 45th annual San Diego Comic-Con, in San Diego California July 24, 2014. The four-day pop culture extravaganza celebrates film, TV, video games, comic books, costumes and other popular arts. More than 150,000 fans are expected to attend the sold-out event. less

Christine Hancock (C) from Arizona poses as Spider-Woman with costumed Irish friends, from left, Paul Bolger, Stephen Thomas and Joseph Morrin on the first day of the 45th annual San Diego Comic-Con, in San ... more

Belinda Sainz, left, and Bersain Gutierrez, both of San Diego, CA, portray the characters Phoenix and Superman during the 45th annual San Diego Comic-Con on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California. An estimated 130,000 attendees are expected at this year's convention, which will celebrate the 75th anniversary of both Marvel Comics and the first Batman comic book. less

Belinda Sainz, left, and Bersain Gutierrez, both of San Diego, CA, portray the characters Phoenix and Superman during the 45th annual San Diego Comic-Con on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California. An estimated ... more

A general view of the atmosphere as San Diego prepares for Comic Con on July 23, 2014 in San Diego, California.

A general view of the atmosphere as San Diego prepares for Comic Con on July 23, 2014 in San Diego, California.

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A crowd crosses the street in front of the San Diego Convention Center as fans head in for the first day of the 45th annual San Diego Comic-Con on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California. An estimated 130,000 attendees are expected at this year's convention, which will celebrate the 75th anniversary of both Marvel Comics and the first Batman comic book. less

A crowd crosses the street in front of the San Diego Convention Center as fans head in for the first day of the 45th annual San Diego Comic-Con on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California. An estimated 130,000 ... more

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Costumed characters walk outside of the convention center on day 1 of the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention held Thursday, July 24, 2014 in San Diego.

Costumed characters walk outside of the convention center on day 1 of the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention held Thursday, July 24, 2014 in San Diego.

A general view of the atmosphere as San Diego prepares for Comic Con on July 23, 2014 in San Diego, California.

A general view of the atmosphere as San Diego prepares for Comic Con on July 23, 2014 in San Diego, California.

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A general view of the atmosphere as San Diego prepares for Comic Con on July 23, 2014 in San Diego, California.

A general view of the atmosphere as San Diego prepares for Comic Con on July 23, 2014 in San Diego, California.

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People dressed as serial killers from movie "Halloween" wait at the trolley stop outside of the convention center on day 1 of the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention on Thursday, July 24, 2014 in San Diego. less

People dressed as serial killers from movie "Halloween" wait at the trolley stop outside of the convention center on day 1 of the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention on Thursday, July 24, 2014 in San ... more

Chris Keyes poses for photographers outside the convention center during preview night at the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention held Wednesday, July 23, 2014 in San Diego. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Invision/AP) less

Chris Keyes poses for photographers outside the convention center during preview night at the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention held Wednesday, July 23, 2014 in San Diego. (Photo by Denis ... more

Monique Soto takes a selife with a Guardians of the Galaxy Rocket Racoon figurine during preview night at the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention held Wednesday, July 23, 2014 in San Diego.

Monique Soto takes a selife with a Guardians of the Galaxy Rocket Racoon figurine during preview night at the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention held Wednesday, July 23, 2014 in San Diego.

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Two year old Ellie Campbell, along with her aunt Jen Pike of Austin, Texas, gets a high-five from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle character Donatello during the 45th annual San Diego Comic-Con on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California. An estimated 130,000 attendees are expected at this year's convention, which will celebrate the 75th anniversary of both Marvel Comics and the first Batman comic book. less

Two year old Ellie Campbell, along with her aunt Jen Pike of Austin, Texas, gets a high-five from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle character Donatello during the 45th annual San Diego Comic-Con on July 24, 2014 ... more

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Dina Mills, left, and her son walk outside of the convention center on day 1 of the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention held Thursday, July 24, 2014 in San Diego.

Dina Mills, left, and her son walk outside of the convention center on day 1 of the 2014 Comic-Con International Convention held Thursday, July 24, 2014 in San Diego.

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Fans in costume attend Comic-Con International 2014 - Day 1 on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California.

Fans in costume attend Comic-Con International 2014 - Day 1 on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California.

Lori Ouellette, of Cheshire, Connecticut, portrays The Red Queen with the group, League of Hatters, during the 45th annual San Diego Comic-Con on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California. An estimated 130,000 attendees are expected at this year's convention, which will celebrate the 75th anniversary of both Marvel Comics and the first Batman comic book. less

Lori Ouellette, of Cheshire, Connecticut, portrays The Red Queen with the group, League of Hatters, during the 45th annual San Diego Comic-Con on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California. An estimated 130,000 ... more

Christopher Petrone, of San Diego, CA, towering over attendees in his handmade, to-scale Chewbacca costume, gives a roar to fans during the 45th annual San Diego Comic-Con on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California. An estimated 130,000 attendees are expected at this year's convention, which will celebrate the 75th anniversary of both Marvel Comics and the first Batman comic book. less

Christopher Petrone, of San Diego, CA, towering over attendees in his handmade, to-scale Chewbacca costume, gives a roar to fans during the 45th annual San Diego Comic-Con on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, ... more

Davien O., dressed as Marvel villian Mr. Sinister, attends the first day of the 45th annual San Diego Comic-Con, in San Diego California July 24, 2014. The four-day pop culture extravaganza celebrates film, TV, video games, comic books, costumes and other popular arts. More than 150,000 fans are expected to attend the sold-out event. less

Davien O., dressed as Marvel villian Mr. Sinister, attends the first day of the 45th annual San Diego Comic-Con, in San Diego California July 24, 2014. The four-day pop culture extravaganza celebrates film, ... more

An attendee dressed as the Disney vilian Hades the first day of the 45th annual San Diego Comic-Con, in San Diego California July 24, 2014. The four-day pop culture extravaganza celebrates film, TV, video games, comic books, costumes and other popular arts. More than 150,000 fans are expected to attend the sold-out event. less

An attendee dressed as the Disney vilian Hades the first day of the 45th annual San Diego Comic-Con, in San Diego California July 24, 2014. The four-day pop culture extravaganza celebrates film, TV, video ... more

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Matthew "Bacchus" Lister poses in costume on the first day of the 45th annual San Diego Comic-Con, in San Diego California July 24, 2014. The four-day pop culture extravaganza celebrates film, TV, video games, comic books, costumes and other popular arts. More than 150,000 fans are expected to attend the sold-out event. less

Matthew "Bacchus" Lister poses in costume on the first day of the 45th annual San Diego Comic-Con, in San Diego California July 24, 2014. The four-day pop culture extravaganza celebrates film, TV, video games, ... more

Actress Carrie Keagan poses for a portrait at Getty Images Portrait Studio powered by Samsung Galaxy at Comic-Con International 2014 at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California.

Actress Carrie Keagan poses for a portrait at Getty Images Portrait Studio powered by Samsung Galaxy at Comic-Con International 2014 at Hard Rock Hotel San Diego on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California.

A general view of atmosphere during day 1 of Comic-Con International 2014 on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California.

A general view of atmosphere during day 1 of Comic-Con International 2014 on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California.

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A general view of atmosphere during day 1 of Comic-Con International 2014 on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California.

A general view of atmosphere during day 1 of Comic-Con International 2014 on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California.

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A general view of atmosphere during day 1 of Comic-Con International 2014 on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California.

A general view of atmosphere during day 1 of Comic-Con International 2014 on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California.

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A general view of atmosphere during day 1 of Comic-Con International 2014 on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California.

A general view of atmosphere during day 1 of Comic-Con International 2014 on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California.

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Erien Hodge and his son Adonis Hodge, 13, are dressed as Batman and Robin on the first day of the 45th annual San Diego Comic-Con, in San Diego California July 24, 2014. The four-day pop culture extravaganza celebrates film, TV, video games, comic books, costumes and other popular arts. More than 150,000 fans are expected to attend the sold-out event. less

Erien Hodge and his son Adonis Hodge, 13, are dressed as Batman and Robin on the first day of the 45th annual San Diego Comic-Con, in San Diego California July 24, 2014. The four-day pop culture extravaganza ... more

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A pair of Doctor Who's from the fifth series of the show pose for photos during the 45th annual San Diego Comic-Con on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California. An estimated 130,000 attendees are expected at this year's convention, which will celebrate the 75th anniversary of both Marvel Comics and the first Batman comic book. less

A pair of Doctor Who's from the fifth series of the show pose for photos during the 45th annual San Diego Comic-Con on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California. An estimated 130,000 attendees are expected at this ... more

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(L-R) Actor John Duff, Tyler Hoechlin, Shelley Hennig and Dylan O'Brien attend MTV's "Teen Wolf" panel during Comic-Con International 2014 at the San Diego Convention Center on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California. less

(L-R) Actor John Duff, Tyler Hoechlin, Shelley Hennig and Dylan O'Brien attend MTV's "Teen Wolf" panel during Comic-Con International 2014 at the San Diego Convention Center on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, ... more

A general view of atmosphere during day 1 of Comic-Con International 2014 on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California.

A general view of atmosphere during day 1 of Comic-Con International 2014 on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California.

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Actress Julie Newmar (C) attends the "Batman: The Complete Series" DVD release presentation during Comic-Con International 2014 at the San Diego Convention Center on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California.

Actress Julie Newmar (C) attends the "Batman: The Complete Series" DVD release presentation during Comic-Con International 2014 at the San Diego Convention Center on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California.

Dee Jay Palacio shows off her costume on the streets of downtown San Diego on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California.

Dee Jay Palacio shows off her costume on the streets of downtown San Diego on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California.

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Sirisha Verigonda, center, of San Diego, CA, poses as Michonne from the show "The Walking Dead" with two zombies, Emily Zheng, left, and Gina Huang, both of San Diego, during the 45th annual San Diego Comic-Con on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California. An estimated 130,000 attendees are expected at this year's convention, which will celebrate the 75th anniversary of both Marvel Comics and the first Batman comic book. less

Sirisha Verigonda, center, of San Diego, CA, poses as Michonne from the show "The Walking Dead" with two zombies, Emily Zheng, left, and Gina Huang, both of San Diego, during the 45th annual San Diego Comic-Con ... more

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles get interviewed at the Nickelodeon booth during the 2014 San Diego Comic-Con International - Day 2 on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California.

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles get interviewed at the Nickelodeon booth during the 2014 San Diego Comic-Con International - Day 2 on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California.

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An attendee called "Nomad" of the group Dive Bomber poses on the first day of the 45th annual Comic-Con in San Diego, California on July 24, 2014 at the San Diego Convention Center. The four-day pop culture extravaganza celebrates film, TV, video games, comic books, costumes and other popular arts. More than 150,000 fans were expected to attend the sold-out event. less

An attendee called "Nomad" of the group Dive Bomber poses on the first day of the 45th annual Comic-Con in San Diego, California on July 24, 2014 at the San Diego Convention Center. The four-day pop culture ... more

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A dressed up fan attends Dimension Films and IGN Entertainment's "Sin City 2: A Dame To Kill For" Party on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California.

A dressed up fan attends Dimension Films and IGN Entertainment's "Sin City 2: A Dame To Kill For" Party on July 24, 2014 in San Diego, California.

Seven-year-old Ashton Ritz (L) and four-year-old Dezmen Olivas sit together on the first day of the 45th annual Comic-Con, in San Diego, California July 24, 2014. The four-day pop culture extravaganza celebrates film, TV, video games, comic books, costumes and other popular arts. More than 150,000 fans are expected to attend the sold-out event. less

Seven-year-old Ashton Ritz (L) and four-year-old Dezmen Olivas sit together on the first day of the 45th annual Comic-Con, in San Diego, California July 24, 2014. The four-day pop culture extravaganza ... more